Andrew Bynum’s return from knee surgery took another small step forward Thursday, when he scrimmaged 3-on-3 with Lakers teammates brought in largely to work with Bynum before the team’s flight to Chicago.

If Bynum were to suit up Friday in Chicago — and the Bulls have two formidable interior players in Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah — he could meet the goal Phil Jackson put out there for him weeks ago to play in the first game of this six-game Eastern trip. Bynum, though, is more likely to make his season debut Tuesday in Washington.

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